The month of
June only brought us what we feared the most, lack of rain to our area and the
extreme drought conditions in Colorado slowly creeping Northward. Due to the
drop in the creek flow it became necessary to access our 172 Acre Feet of water
from Skaguay reservoir. The transfer down the creek provided us with
approximately 8 c.f.s. to work with. Every effort was made in attempts at
providing each shareholder with one irrigation. However, we fell short in this
accomplishment and will continue irrigating as long as the creek flow will
allow us to. Additionally, it was essential to close the gate at Brush Hollow
Reservoir that provides irrigation water to the lower ditch. Any future
irrigations will be from water in the upper ditch. Many irrigations can still
be accomplished as we are able to transfer water down some of our lines. It was
also necessary to suspend all pumping from the canals.
Unfortunately, these
choices were made simply due to the lack of water. All drought years negatively
impact everyone in the system regardless if they 1 or 50 shares. Historically
our area receives an average of 2.2 inches of precipitation in the month of
July. Unless the drought overrides history, this will be very much welcomed. The
AG met sensor located here in Penrose has only recorded .37 inches of
precipitation received to date for the month of June.
Carl
Angerman, the ditch rider that was responsible for deliveries on the West Side
is no longer with BPWI as his last day of employment was June 22nd.
Connie Johnson, Superintendent will be scheduling and delivering irrigations.
She can be reached at 371-4312. Due to our current lack of water, we will not
be replacing his position at this time. However, late this fall or early next
year we will be actively seeking a replacement. If you or if you know someone
that would be interested, please have them send a message to Connie via email Cjohnson@beaverparkwater.net and express your interest. A formal
job opening will be announced and posted on the office board as well as our
face book page when it becomes necessary to do so.
Just a
reminder, Beaver Park Water’s office access remains restricted. The sign in the
window does say closed however, the office staff is here Monday-Friday 7:30am –
4:00pm. We will
continue to follow the State and County guideline protocols for COVID-19. All
assessment transactions may be made via mail or use the drop box in our door.
Please call the office at 372-3664 for other business matters. All business matters have been effectively
conducted on the phone or by appointment.
Our heartfelt
sympathies go out to Butch and Kathy Miller in the loss of their son, Johnny.
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